HEARING OFFICER

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. 

The Idaho Department of Labor connects job seekers with employment opportunities, supports workers through career and life transitions, and administers state labor laws.

The Idaho Department of Labor Appeals Bureau has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Hearing Officer. This position is responsible for conducting telephone hearings and issuing timely written decisions in accordance with Federal guidelines.

This position may have the ability to telecommute, with some travel for training will be required.

For information regarding this position, you may contact Rick Langford ([email protected]).

Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.

To learn more about the Department of Labor, please visit our website at: www.labor.idaho.gov.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Example of Duties

• This position will plan, schedule and conduct administrative hearings in accordance with state and federal law.
• Involve extensive research and case study. 
• Establishes guidelines and explains legal standards.
• Elicits testimony and argument.
• Rules on admissibility of evidence, requests for subpoenas, continuance, dismissals, objections, postponements, and other actions as requested.
• After analysis of documents, testimony, relevant evidence, regulations, law and precedent decisions, the incumbent will prepare a written decision and rationale supporting that decision.
• The incumbent provides technical expertise on hearing procedures and may be required to make presentations to employer groups as well as the public on a specific area or areas of law.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a document to your application to demonstrate how you meet each of the requirements below. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

 Some knowledge of:

• Administrative hearing procedures -Typically gained by at least one (1) year work experience with administrative hearing procedures OR six months of work experience AND six (6) semester hours of college coursework where the administrative hearing process was clearly emphasized.
• Rules of evidence and due process-Typically gained by at least one (1) year of work experience with rules of evidence OR six (6) semester hours of college coursework where the rules of evidence were clearly emphasized.

Experience:

• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations and guidelines -Typically gained by at least one year of work experience interpreting, applying and explaining complex information such as policies, procedures, regulations or laws to customers and helping them understand how the information applies to their situation.
• Analyzing and evaluating facts, legal documents and records and drawing conclusions - Typically gained by at least one year of work experience preparing written statements of facts and conclusions.
• Preparing written statements of fact and conclusions - Typically gained by at least one of work experience preparing written statements of facts and conclusions.
• Questioning individuals to elicit facts - Typically gained by at least one year of work experience questioning individuals to elicit facts.

Preferred Qualification:

• Some knowledge of the Unemployment Security Law -Typically gained by at least six (6) months work experience with the Idaho Unemployment Security laws and regulations.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.